Bemused commuters look on as goat walks unchecked through Tube barrier at Vauxhall

Stunt: a goat walks through the ticket gate at Vauxhall station (Picture: Twitter/@TfLOfficial)

Commuters were left baffled today as a goat walked unchecked through a ticket barrier at a south London Underground station.

The plucky creature appeared to have avoided touching in with an Oyster card as it strolled through the gates at Vauxhall station.

Bemused train users posted pictures of the animal on social media, with one Twitter user writing: "Vauxhall tube always has some weird characters running around. But this one looks friendlier than most."

It was created as part of Transport for London's Without Leaving London campaign, which aims to encourage Londoners to visit attractions in their own city.

Nigel Holness, operations director at London Underground, said: "The above ground map of the Victoria line is a great way of illustrating some of the many enjoyable things to do and see without leaving London – including seeing goats and alpacas right here in the city."